US Officials Press for Release of WSJ Reporter Detained in Russia for 100 Days
U.S. Says No ‘Pathway’ Yet to Prisoner Swap for Evan Gershkovich
The White House cautioned that talks with Russia on potential prisoner swaps for jailed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich hadn’t yet yielded “a pathway to a resolution,” marking 100 days since his detention in Russia.
“I do not want to give false hope,” said White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan. “I cannot stand here today and tell you that we have a clear answer to how we are going to get Evan home. All I can do is tell you that we have a clear commitment and conviction that we will do everything possible to bring him home.”
Reporter Evan Gershkovich in ‘good health’ after 100 days in Russian prison, says WSJ editor-in-chief
Wall Street Journal editor-in-chief Emma Tucker said reporter Evan Gershkovich, who has been detained by Russia during a reporting trip and accused of espionage, is in "good health and relatively good spirits" considering his dire circumstances.
Earlier this week, the U.S. ambassador to Moscow was permitted to visit the beloved journalist held at the notorious Lefortovo Prison for the first time since April.
Biden adviser says US is pressing for the release of reporter who has spent 100 days in Russian jail
White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan on Friday said the U.S. has been in contact with Russian officials to press for the release of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich as Friday marked the 100th day of the journalist being detained by the Russian government.
Sullivan said he also spoke with Gershkovich’s family representatives and Wall Street Journal officials on Friday about the status of the case and the administration’s efforts to win the reporter’s release.